Want to transform spelling and word study into a time your students actually look forward to? This R-Controlled Vowel Patterns Games Bundle gives you everything you need to engage students in mastering bossy r vowel patterns — all in a format that builds consistency, excitement, and mastery.
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Aligned to Words Their Way Unit 4 (Sorts 26–34), these games and activities work with any word study program and cover the following r-influenced vowel patterns: AR, ARE, AIR, ER, EAR, EER, IR, IRE, OR, ORE, OAR, OUR, UR, URE, and UR-E.
9 GAMES, 9 ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING R-CONTROLLED VOWEL PATTERNS
- Sort 26: Short A and Short O with AR and OR
- Sort 27: AR, ARE, AIR
- Sort 28: ER, EAR, EER
- Sort 29: EAR Review
- Sort 30: IR, IRE
- Sort 31: OR, ORE, OAR, OUR
- Sort 32: UR, URE, UR-E
- Sort 33: Review of AR, UR, and OR
- Sort 34: W + R-Influenced Vowels
You get one partner game and one independent activity for each R-Controlled Vowel Patterns Word List. Resources come in both color and black & white versions!
PARTNER GAMES — FOLLOW-THE-PATH BOARD GAMES
Students match the vowel pattern they draw from the card pile to words on the game board to move along the path. Each game includes a recording sheet for easy teacher check-ins.
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions
- Board Game
- Word Pattern Cards
- Student-Friendly Directions
- Recording Sheet
- Answer Key
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES — SPIN COVER BUILD WRITE
Students choose a picture board, spin for a vowel pattern or clue, cover matching words or images, then build and record the word they covered. Picture boards include transfer words — words not directly in the sort list but sharing the same vowel pattern — giving students meaningful exposure to new words that fit the patterns they are studying. Can also be modified for partner play.
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions + Ideas for Extending the Activity
- 4 Picture Boards
- 2 Spinners with Student-Friendly Directions
- Letter Tiles for Building Words
- Recording Sheet
- Answer Key
WHO ARE THESE GAMES FOR?
These activities are designed for students in the middle of the Within Word Pattern stage who can typically spell common CVCe and CVVC patterns as well as less common long vowel patterns correctly and are ready to begin exploring the impact r can have on a vowel. Developed primarily for 2nd–5th graders, these resources can also be used in lower grades within small group lessons with teacher guidance. Because all games and activities across Unit 4 use similar formats, you only have to teach students how to play once — then enjoy the consistency and versatility all year long!
EXPLORE THE FULL WITHIN WORD PATTERN SERIES
- Unit 1: Short and Long Vowels CVC and CVCe | Sorts 1–12
- Unit 2: Common Long Vowels CVCe and CVVC | Sorts 13–17
- Unit 3: Less Common Long Vowel Patterns | Sorts 18–25
- Unit 4: R-Controlled Vowel Patterns | Sorts 26–34
- Unit 5: Diphthongs & Ambiguous Vowel Patterns | Sorts 35–39
- Unit 6: Beginning and Ending Complex Consonants | Sorts 40–48
- Unit 7: Homophones | Sorts 49–54
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Unit 8: Additional Sorts | Sorts 55–59
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NEED PRINTABLE RESOURCES FOR THE WITHIN WORD PATTERN STAGE?
- Word Study Notebook
- Word Searches
- Fill in the Blank Word List Activity
- Weekly Spelling Homework
- Bundle of All Four Printable Resources
- Within Word Pattern Games Mega Bundle | All 8 Units at 50% off
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Bundle of All Four Printable Resources + All Games
NOTE: These games and activities are included in the Engaged Spelling All-Access Library. Please do not purchase if you are a member! If you are considering purchasing more than one bundle, consider the Engaged Spelling Membership — an all-access pass to all games for less than the cost of two mega bundles, with a payment plan available.
Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher.
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